Radar Systems Engineer

BNH; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off with holiday schedule

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) seeks a Radar System Engineer at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The role is part of the Engineering & Tech Support Directorate, focusing on design, development, testing, operation, maintenance, and optimization of radar systems within the NRTF program.

The engineer will work with a team of engineers to advance radar capabilities, using simulations and models, and will lead efforts from concept through FAT, while staying current with radar advancements and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in radar system architecture, integration, verification, and validation.
• Minimum 2 years of programming experience with MATLAB, MathCad, or Python.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain radar systems and related hardware.
• Lead and advise in acquiring new radar capabilities for the NRTF enterprise.
• Train Operations personnel on new capabilities.
• Lead small development efforts and rapid prototypes.
• Perform analysis and optimization of radar performance using simulations and models.

Skills

Radar theory

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

MathCad

Python

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Radar System Engineer

Location: New Mexico: White Sands Missile Range, NM

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering Resource Management

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Sponsorship: Position Not Sponsored

Grade: L08 (OA0859) - L09 (OA0962)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L08: $92,000 - $123,000; L09: $104,000 - $139,000/ per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Radar System Engineer, supporting TOS II, at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Radar System Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining or supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Job Summary

The Radar Systems Engineer reports directly to Engineer Manager to execute mission-critical specific radar systems equipment including design, development, tests, operation, maintenance, repair, and quality assurance. NRTF Radar Systems Engineer will work with a team of other engineers and technicians to create and improve radar systems, from the initial concept and design phase through the integration, testing, operations and maintenance phase. The NRTF Radar Systems Engineer will use a variety of tools and techniques to analyze and optimize radar performance, including computer simulations and mathematical models. The Radar Systems Engineer is also required to stay up to date with the latest advancements in radar technology and be knowledgeable about the laws and regulations that govern the use of radar systems. This position will require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules for extended periods of time. Must be willing to work overtime when required. NRTF’s Radar Systems Engineers should have a solid understanding of radar principles and have experience with computer simulations, mathematical modeling, and programming. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are also essential.

Job Duties:

• Knowledge of modern radar, Instrumentation and constituent technologies.


• The applicant should be proficient in antenna and radar theory and associated hardware.


• Strong background in electrical engineering, physics, or related fields.


• Lead and advise in the acquisition and insertion of new capabilities into the NRTF enterprise.


• Train Operations personnel on new capabilities.


• Lead small development efforts, as well as rapid prototypes.


• Knowledge of RF components to allow for troubleshooting and new or modified design implementation.


• Must be able to work individually and as a team member, able to take direction but must also lead and direct the work of others.


• Knowledge of specification development for new system acquisitions.


• Researching and ordering replacement components and spare parts for radar system.


• Recommend improvements to maintenance methods, system and equipment performance as well as operational efficiencies.


• Train and mentor junior Radar Systems Engineers and technicians.


• Familiar with the System Engineering development process to include the ability to present/coordinate PDR’s, CDR’s, etc. and conduct FAT’s.


• Follows all OSHA safety regulations.


• Effective communication both verbally and written


• Project management skills with experience in the procurement, cost and budget process.


• Working knowledge of documentation and configuration control.


• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.


• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Chief Scientist or Capabilities Manager as necessary to support contract/mission support requirements in job-related areas.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related scientific or engineering discipline


• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in radar system architecture, integration, verification, and validation.


• A minimum of two (2) years of programming experience utilizing MATLAB, MathCad, or Python.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.


• S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries


• Continuing education assistance


• Multiple healthcare benefits packages


• 401K with employer matching


• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

L08: $92,000 - $123,000; L09: $104,000 - $139,000/ per year at White Sands Missile Range, NM

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.